battle star

American  

noun

U.S. Military.

1. a small bronze star worn on a campaign ribbon by members of organizations taking part in certain battles or other wartime operations.

2. a small silver star similarly worn, equivalent to five bronze battle stars.

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Example Sentences

Starting today, existing or new Stadia users will be able to play demos of Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Hello Engineer.

From The Verge

While the Georgia state flag is designed on a principle similar to that of the Confederacy’s first national flag the battle star was removed in 2001.

From Washington Times

The Mississippi legislature voted Sunday to cancel the state flag, whose rebel battle star was the final remaining symbol of the Confederacy on a flag in the United States.

From Washington Times

Aldridge enlisted in the Navy at Great Bend and during his service earned a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, American Defense Medal with one battle star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one battle star and the World War II Victory medal.

From Washington Times

Once you actually delve into battle, Star Fox 2 feels much more like its predecessor.

From The Verge